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Virginia Lawmakers Press Postal Service on Alarming Mail Delays in Richmond Area

By Henrico Times | Jan 31, 2024

Virginia lawmakers, including Congressman Rob Wittman and U.S. Senators Tim Kaine and Mark R. Warner, have expressed deep concern over the mail delivery delays and disruptions affecting residents in the Richmond region. The lawmakers, in a letter addressed to Postmaster General DeJoy and Mr. Roane, highlighted a troubling incident at the Richmond VA Medical Center where hundreds of colon cancer test samples became unusable due to postal delays.In the letter, the lawmakers emphasized the urgency of the situation, stating, "We want to be clear; this is unacceptable. These...

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Wittman Responds to Army Decision to End Future Attack and Reconnaissance Aircraft Development

By Henrico Times | Jan 28, 2024

Congressman Rob Wittman, vice chairman of the House Armed Services Committee (HASC) and chairman of the Tactical Air and Land Forces (TAL) Subcommittee, has issued a statement in response to the U.S. Army's decision to terminate the development of the Future Attack and Reconnaissance Aircraft (FARA).In his statement, Congressman Wittman expressed the need for Congress to scrutinize the Army's aviation program changes. He plans to hold a hearing in the spring to assess the administration's proposal, the impact on the industrial base, and the divestment of legacy platforms....

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Wittman Statement on U.S. Troops Killed in Jordan

By Henrico Times | Jan 8, 2024

Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-01) expressed his deep sorrow and condolences following the tragic incident that led to the death of three American service members and left 25 injured at a U.S. outpost in Jordan. In a statement, Wittman said, "I am devastated to hear of the American troops killed and injured at a U.S. outpost in Jordan last night."Wittman emphasized the need to hold Iran and its terrorist proxies accountable for the attack, stating, "As we mourn this loss, we must commit to holding Iran and its terrorist proxies accountable for this despicable attack."The...

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Wittman, Kiggans, Scott, McClellan Urge DOD to Ensure Funding For Hampton Roads Shipbuilding Ecosystem

By Henrico Times | Dec 14, 2023

Congressman Rob Wittman, along with Virginia delegation members Reps. Jen Kiggans, Bobby Scott, and Jennifer McClellan, have sent a letter to Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin urging the Department of Defense (DOD) to ensure funding for the Hampton Roads shipbuilding ecosystem. The representatives emphasized the importance of stable and predictable shipbuilding timelines for maintaining a healthy industrial base and providing economic benefits for the region.According to Congressman Wittman, any delays in funding for the next Ford-class carrier would be disruptive to the...

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Wittman Applauds House Passage of FY24 NDAA Securing Major Wins for Virginia

By Henrico Times | Dec 14, 2023

Congressman Rob Wittman of Virginia has praised the House's passage of the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2024 (FY24). As vice chairman of the House Armed Services Committee, Wittman voted in favor of the bill, which authorizes funding for the U.S. Department of Defense for the next fiscal year. Wittman emphasized the importance of addressing national security threats in his statement, saying, "With the Russian invasion of Ukraine, Iran's proxy conflict with Israel, North Korea's long-range ballistic missile development, and China's belligerence...

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Congressman Wittman Supports FY24 NDAA to Address National Security Threats

By Henrico Times | Dec 13, 2023

Today, Congressman Rob Wittman (R-VA) delivered a passionate speech on the House Floor in support of the FY24 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). Congressman Wittman, who serves as the vice chairman of the House Armed Services Committee and chairman of the Tactical Air and Land Forces Subcommittee, highlighted the urgent need for this bill in the face of growing national security threats.With the recent events such as the Russian invasion of Ukraine, Iran's proxy conflict with Israel, North Korea's ballistic missile development, and China's assertiveness in the...

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Wittman Workforce Development Bill Hits 100-Cosponsor Milestone

By Henrico Times | Dec 11, 2023

Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-01) has announced that the Freedom to Invest in Tomorrow’s Workforce Act has reached a significant milestone of obtaining 100 cosponsors. The bipartisan bill, which aims to provide students with additional resources to pay for postsecondary education workforce certifications, has gained support in just nine months since its introduction.Wittman expressed his satisfaction with the growing support for the legislation, stating, "I’m pleased to see support continue to grow for the Freedom to Invest in Tomorrow’s Workforce Act. The majority of...

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Wittman, Krishnamoorthi, Colleagues Urge Administration to Prohibit Illicit Vaping Products from China

By Henrico Times | Dec 7, 2023

In a bipartisan effort, Congressman Rob Wittman (R-VA) and Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-IL) have written a letter to administration officials, urging the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) to take action against the increasing presence of illicit vaping products from China in the United States. The congressmen are concerned about the infiltration of the U.S. market with these products, which are circumventing FDA regulations.Rep. Wittman expressed his concern, stating, "We cannot allow the Chinese Communist Party to infiltrate...

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Wittman, Stefanik Urge DOD to Counter National Security Threat Posed by China’s Investments in Seabed Mining

By Henrico Times | Dec 7, 2023

Rep. Rob Wittman (R-VA) and Rep. Elise Stefanik (R-NY) have written a letter to Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin, urging the Department of Defense (DOD) to address the national security implications of China's interest and investment in seabed mining. The lawmakers express concern over China's dominance in global supply chains for critical mineral resources and the potential for China to seize control of deep-sea assets.In their letter, Wittman and Stefanik highlight the importance of strengthening rare earth and critical minerals supply chains to prevent China from...

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Wittman Signs FY24 NDAA Conference Report, Secures Major Wins in Conferenced NDAA

By Henrico Times | Dec 7, 2023

Congressman Rob Wittman (R-VA), vice chairman of the House Armed Services Committee, has signed the Fiscal Year 2024 (FY24) National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) Conference Report. This conferenced NDAA includes significant victories that Rep. Wittman advocated for, allowing the U.S. military to modernize its weapons systems in response to the increasing military aggression of the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) in the Indo-Pacific.In a statement, Rep. Wittman expressed his satisfaction with the conferenced version of the NDAA, stating, "As America faces unprecedented...

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Wittman, Virginia Leaders Push For Pause on FBI Relocation in Light of Inspector General Probe

By Henrico Times | Nov 29, 2023

In light of allegations of impropriety and politicization in the site selection process for the new Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) headquarters, Congressman Rob Wittman and other Virginia leaders are calling for a pause on the relocation. They are urging the U.S. Office of Management and Budget to allow the Office of the Inspector General (OIG) to conduct a thorough investigation.The lawmakers, including U.S. Sens. Mark Warner and Tim Kaine, and Reps. Don Beyer, Gerry Connolly, Morgan Griffith, Jen Kiggans, Jennifer McClellan, Bobby Scott, Abigail Spanberger, and...

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Wittman Condemns North Korea's Spy Satellite Images of US

By Henrico Times | Nov 21, 2023

Congressman Rob Wittman (R-VA) has released a statement expressing his condemnation of North Korea's recent launch of a military satellite, which reportedly captured images of key U.S. sites. Wittman highlights that this action by North Korea violates multiple international resolutions against the use of ballistic missile technology.In his statement, Wittman specifically mentions that the satellite took deliberate pictures of significant locations such as the White House, the Pentagon, and U.S. aircraft carriers at Norfolk Naval Base in Virginia, his home state. He...

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Wittman Joins Fox Business to Discuss Biden’s Soft-on-China Policies, Urges Senate to Pass Israel Aid

By Henrico Times | Nov 20, 2023

Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-01) appeared on Fox Business' "Cavuto: Coast to Coast" to discuss President Biden's soft-on-China policies and the urgent need to secure the release of Israeli hostages held by Hamas in Gaza.Wittman criticized China's involvement in the Middle East, stating, "We know that China is a transactional nation — they're opportunistic. They're not going to do anything that's in the benefit of the world — it's all going to be for the benefit of China." He emphasized that China's actions in the region are solely aimed at gaining a foothold for their own...

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Wittman Criticizes Biden's China Strategy and TikTok Propaganda

By Henrico Times | Nov 16, 2023

Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-01) appeared on Fox Business to express his concerns about the Biden administration's approach to China and the Chinese Communist Party's use of TikTok for promoting anti-American propaganda.Regarding President Biden's claim that Xi Jinping agreed to help curb the flow of fentanyl from China, Wittman criticized the strategy, stating, "You don't capitulate to China first, and hope that they follow suit. This just doesn't work. We've seen previously when Biden administration officials have gone there, they've asked for things to be done. China...

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Wittman: Biden Administration Must Accelerate U.S. Nuclear Capability to Boost Strategic Posture

By Henrico Times | Nov 15, 2023

During a House Armed Services Committee hearing, Vice Chairman Rob Wittman (R-VA) emphasized the need for the Biden administration to accelerate the development of a critical new nuclear capability in order to enhance the strategic posture of the U.S. military. Wittman highlighted the urgency to upgrade equipment, bases, and infrastructure in the U.S. military's nuclear arsenal to deter America's foremost adversaries, China and Russia.Chair Madelyn Creedon and Vice Chair Jon Kyl of the bipartisan Congressional Commission on the Strategic Posture of the United States...

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Wittman and Norcross Urge Army to Strengthen Guam's Missile Defense Against Chinese Aggression

By Henrico Times | Nov 13, 2023

Congressman Rob Wittman and Congressman Donald Norcross have written a letter to U.S. Secretary of the Army Christine Wormuth, urging the Army to support Guam's cruise missile defense in response to the Chinese Communist Party's increasing military aggression in the Indo-Pacific region. The lawmakers, who hold key positions in the House Armed Services Committee, emphasize the need to secure the defense of Guam for the years to come.In their letter, Wittman and Norcross highlight the existing gaps in the United States' land-based missile defense capabilities, particularly...

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Wittman Discusses FY24 NDAA, AUKUS Security Pact, Submarine Industrial Base, Shipbuilding at POLITICO Defense Summit

By Henrico Times | Nov 13, 2023

In a recent panel discussion at the POLITICO Defense Summit, Congressman Rob Wittman, vice chairman of the House Armed Services Committee (HASC), addressed several key issues including the holdup of the Fiscal Year 2024 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) conference process, supplemental funding for the U.S. submarine industrial base, U.S. shipbuilding, and the AUKUS security pact.Regarding the Senate's delay in advancing the NDAA, Congressman Wittman acknowledged the challenges in completing the conference process before the end of the year without further delays....

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Wittman Hosts STEM Seminar at VCU

By Henrico Times | Nov 9, 2023

Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-01) recently hosted a STEM seminar at Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) to provide valuable information and resources to local school board members, administrators, and parents. The seminar aimed to prepare students for the increasing demand in STEM fields and the career opportunities that come with it.Joining Congressman Wittman were esteemed individuals in the field of STEM education. Dr. Sethuraman Panchanathan, the director of the National Science Foundation, Dr. John Fife, the interim director of VCU's Center for Innovation in STEM...

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Wittman Statement on Biden-Xi Meeting

By Henrico Times | Nov 1, 2023

Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-01), vice chairman of the House Armed Services Committee and member of the Select Committee on the Chinese Communist Party, expressed his concerns ahead of the meeting between President Biden and Xi Jinping. Wittman stated, "The definition of insanity is doing the same thing over and over again and expecting different results." He criticized the previous visits of U.S. cabinet officials to China, stating that they did not yield any tangible outcomes.Wittman found it baffling that President Biden was willing to meet with authoritarian dictator...

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Wittman, Colleagues Introduce Bipartisan American Security Drone Act

By Henrico Times | Oct 13, 2023

Congressman Rob Wittman (R-VA) and a group of bipartisan lawmakers have introduced the American Security Drone Act of 2023. The act aims to prevent the federal government from purchasing drones manufactured in countries that pose national security threats, such as the People's Republic of China (PRC).According to Rep. Wittman, using drones made by adversaries undermines America's ability to compete in the era of great power competition. He emphasized the importance of promoting American superiority and competitiveness in the drone market, protecting against intellectual...